What is the specialty of Dr. Fatih Agalar?

Dr. Fatih Agalar specialty is Colo-Rectal Surgeon

What is the experience of Dr. Fatih Agalar?

Dr. Fatih Agalar is Colo-Rectal Surgeon with 26 years of experience.

What does a colorectal surgeon do?

A Colorectal Surgeon is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of anorectal and colorectal conditions (conditions of the colon, rectum and anus).

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by a colorectal surgeon?

Investigations like fecal occult blood test (FOBT), flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy etc are rquired.

What are the typical symptoms to see a colorectal surgeon?

If you are having Anal or groin area abscess, boil, Bowel or urinary incontinence, Rectal bleeding or black stools with a sticky, tarry texture you should consult a colorectal surgeon.

Is colorectal surgery painful?

Most people will experience some pain but that can be managed with pain killers and it will improve with time.

Can you live a normal life without a colon?

Yes, people can live without a colon, but may need to wear a bag outside their body to collect stool. However, a surgical procedure can be performed to create a pouch in the small intestine that takes the place of the colon and in that case wearing a bag is not necessary.

Dr. Fatih Agalar, Colo-Rectal Surgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Dr. Fatih Agalar

Dr. Fatih Agalar is a reputable Istanbul-based Surgical Oncologist with an experience of more than 26 years.
He is a member of the European Association of Coloproctology (ESCP), European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA), Turkish Surgical Association Education Qualification Board Member (2008-2012), Turkish Surgical Association Board Member (2010-), Turkish Colon and Rectum Diseases Association, and Turkish Internal and Surgical Intensive Care Association Education Qualification Board Member (2012-)
He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and after completing his General Surgery Specialization Training at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine between 1988-1994, he worked at the same institution until 1998.
He also has a Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, and Fellow of European Board of Surgery - visceral section (honorary member).
He has expertise in Cancer Surgery, Breast Cancer Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, Endocrine Organ Cancer Surgery, Robotic and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon Rectum and Anal Region Diseases and Surgery, Stomach and Pharynx Surgery, Soft Tissue Sarcomas Surgery, Hot Chemotherapy & Cytoreduction, Hepatobiliary Surgery (Pancreas, gall bladder, biliary tract & liver surgery), etc.
Dr. Agalar has more than 80 National papers, 35 International papers, 55 National articles, 57 International articles (Access to PubMed), 17 Book chapters, 2 National books, 3 Book editor, and 4 national and 2 international research awards.